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    what is the word for old says like 'There is nothing to fear but fear itself. Or 'You can lead a horse to water but can't make him drink' are they called attage?

    what is the word for old says like 'There is nothing to fear but fear itself. Or 'You can lead a horse to water but can't make him drink....are they called and attage

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    Adage

    bapskrap

    oops lol...was not sure of the spelling but would like to know if these sayings are called and adage? xxxooo
    Colleen

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    Yes, they are called adages. I was not correcting your spelling, just letting you know that's what they are called. :)
    Tommyh

    As for as spelling goes that is one of the lesser sins on this site.LOL

    I think "ADDAGE" is the word you are looking for.

    Colleen

    Moderator
    Only one D ;)
    lewboy

    See you still on the ball Colleen
    Colleen

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    I just wanted to make sure he got the spelling correct in case it was homework ;)
    facebook

    Can tell an old pickle anything, is this an adage? colleen ? lol.


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